What Not to Do When Dealing with a Personal Injury Claim
Filing a personal injury claim is not always the straightforward process many people think it is. There could be some challenges in store for you such as difficulty getting your insurance company to understand the full extent of your injuries. You might have a hard time getting them to offer you a decent amount of money. If you want to maximize the value of your claim, make sure you avoid doing the following things: 1. Downplaying or exaggerating your injuries Downplaying your injuries might make them think you are not that affected by the accident. You should let the medical records speak for you and make sure you also let your insurance company know about your invisible injuries. It can be hard to prove the existence of invisible injuries such as trauma and soft tissue injuries. At the same time, make sure you don’t exaggerate these injuries. Your insurance company will know if you are exaggerating. 2. Accepting the first offer The first offer is nowhere near the real value of your c